Patient Care Assistant or CNA (Float Pool)
About The Position
Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs receptionist and clerical duties on assigned patient care units and coordinates services and supplies from other departments. Greets patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner. The role requires effective communication with patients, providers, and staff; flexibility in response to varying and unpredictable situations; and proactive attention to the clinical and service needs of patients and families. Patient care activities may include vital signs, weights, personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers and transport, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices. The position also assists with collecting and entering patient information into computer systems, performs departmental functions such as storing, ordering, and receiving supplies, and uses necessary equipment properly. Duties may include other major or minor functions not listed and may change from time to time.
Requirements
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and staff to ensure information is properly understood.
- Respond cooperatively and flexibly to varying and unpredictable situations.
- Proactively respond to the clinical and service needs of patients and families.
- Provide or assist with basic direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, including vital signs, weights, personal care, activities of daily living, transfers and transport, point-of-care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
- Assist with collecting and entering patient information into computer systems.
- Perform departmental functions such as storing, ordering, and receiving supplies.
- Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary for job duties.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties on assigned patient care units.
- Coordinate services and supplies from other departments.
- Greet patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
